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Ophthalmologist Opportunity in Lakes Country - Virginia, MN
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Ophthalmology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Virginia, Minnesota, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/05/19
Job ID: 7746
Practice Details
  • Established practice in Virginia
  • Primary care eye services, patients of all ages
  • State of the art facilities and diagnostic equipment including:
  • Humphrey visual fields, corneal topography, SLT laser, OCT and digital camera.
  • Experienced support staff (COTA, COAs)
Recruiter's Insight

Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $50,000 To $75,000 More Compared To Starting Ophthalmologist Medicine Salaries In Saint Paul, MN and Minneapolis. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early.

The Housing Market. 4 beds 2 baths 2,205 sqft STUNNING 3 bedroom home on an oversized lot in Virginia, MN! TONS of updates inside and out, a solid updated home with great floorplan and a cozy feel! You will love the functional and remodeled kitchen and bathrooms; ample bedrooms with closets and BONUS there is potential for an over the garage apartment or home office/studio/craft area/storage for your personal needs. This home can be yours for $144,900.

The Community. The city has two lakes, numerous parks and a newly renovated 18-hole municipal golf course.Virginia offers four seasons of recreation, fun and relaxed life style, within easy distance of hundreds of beautiful lakes, The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior National Forest.

The Employer. Provides a full spectrum of primary care and access to an array of specialized services. At this friendly northern Minnesota clinic, you’ll find a dedicated team that includes family practice physicians, specialists, credentialed providers, registered nurses and more. Plus, you have access to services such as a Warfarin program and diagnostic and preventative screening tools.

Closest Major City
  • 179 miles to Minneapolis, MN
  • 180 miles to Saint Paul, MN
  • 271 miles to Winnipeg, Canada
  • 341 miles to Madison, WI
Colleges and Universities
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 53 miles; Duluth, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,762)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 53 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • Lake Superior College (about 54 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 60 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • Bemidji State University (about 110 miles; Bemidji, MN; FT enrollment: 4,316)

Recreation
  • The Mesabi Trail, which is a paved, non-motorized trail system. Walk, jog, run, rollerblade or bike this beautiful trail as it meanders through Virginia and on to neighboring communities.
    Virginia has over 30 acres of “green space”, including Olcott Park, which has a unique year-round greenhouse, an exquisite fountain and gardens and a great playground for the kids.
  • Many nearby lakes and state parks for camping, fishing, and boating.
  • Local golf courses in addition to two championship courses and downhill skiing at nearby Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    Winter recreation is found at the curling club, ice hockey rinks, cross-country ski trials, and on the many snowmobile trails.
Shopping
  • BATH & BODY WORKS
  • MICHAEL'S ON THE COURSE
  • TARGET
  • THUNDERBIRD MALL